Sen. Mitch McConnell's health sparks questions. Here's what we know
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since mid-June, with his office providing minimal updates on his condition. The lack of transparency has fueled public speculation and conspiracy theories regarding his health and political future.
Why it matters
As the longest-serving party leader in the Senate, McConnell's health status has significant implications for the balance of power and legislative operations in the U.S. Congress.
Hear this story It's been nearly a month since the longest-serving party leader in the Senate was rushed to a Washington, DC, hospital , yet Mitch McConnell's staff and family members remain tight-lipped about details.
To quell the mounting curiosity, the top GOP leaders and a CNN acolyte shared accounts of lengthy phone calls with the Kentucky Republican. In the meantime, public speculation and unsavory "Weekend at Bernie's" type rumors of his demise seem to have taken over the internet.
So what's really going on with the 84-year-old lawmaker who has been out of view since mid-June?
Here's a roundup of USA TODAY's latest coverage on McConnell's health condition and the related fallout:
Spokesperson David Popp confirmed that McConnell was admitted to a DC hospital on the morning of June 14.
"He is receiving excellent care," Popp said.
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